Discussion. Cause-and-effect reasoning is a valid form of rational logic, but only if the causal relationship is established. It is very easy to find that two things vary together and assume cause-and-effect, but this only proves correlation. It may be, for example, that both are effects of a prior common cause. Causal arguments are often wishful thinking, where the speaker is seeking to prove their case, and hopes (as with other fallacies) that their causal assertion is not challenged.
Offence and offense are both nouns, and they have a few different meanings: 1  The act of causing anger, resentment, displeasure, or affront. 2  A violation or infraction of a moral or social code. 3  A transgression of law; a crime.  The means or tactics used in attempting to score (sports).
A Family Offense includes many kinds of acts which constitute certain levels of Harassment, Assault, and Menacing as well as Disorderly Conduct, Attempted Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. It the offense committed against you is not a Family Offense, you must go to Criminal Court to have your complaint heard.